What your footwear says about you

"You are what you wear" while this may seem far-fetched, there has been studies conducted that indicate the type and style of footwear that you choose reflects on your personality.

If your shoes could talk, what would they say about you? Ladies high heel shoes, for decades, have given the image of being sexy and powerful. And it was long before "Sex and the City" came along.

Boots portray the image of being powerful with passion and elegance. Sneakers have been around for ages and while designed for function, they may have become extremely trending through the decades.

If you grew up in the 80's, you will certainly recall the plain white runners with a simple blue swoosh. Does the name Nike sound familiar? Not to be forgotten is the sandal. It is sexy because of the openness of the shoe and portraying a carefree spirit, the sandal in mankind's oldest footwear. It has been dating back over 15,000 years. While the styles have changed over the years, the basic concept of carefree, fun loving has not.

How do men and women differ in their choice of shoe? Men are more focused in their footwear needs. They seek out the type of shoe they desire and often stick to the same brand for many years. Ladies often purchase on impulse. How often have you heard this before: "I just got to have those shoes." Men will seldom buy on impulse.

What types of footwear are there? There are boots who can be broken down into: cowboy, galoshes, go-go boots, kinky, ski, riding, Ugg Valenki, Walders, Wellington, Winkle Pickers and thigh-length boots.

The types of shoes are: athletic (trainers, sneakers, sport specific, climbing, clogs and high heels. High heels shoes also include: platform boots, platform shoes and stiletto heels. Other types of shoes are: Mary Jane's, moccasins, mules, Penny loafers, pointed, skate and snowshoes.

The types of sandals are: espadrilles, flip-flops, slide and slippers.

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